Leg rest



Patented Dec. 24, 1940 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2 Claims.

The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in leg rests particularly for the operators of motor vehicles and has for the primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a device of this character which may be expeditiously installed and which includes novel means whereby proper adjustment to suit the individual driver may be conveniently had.

10 Other objects of the invention are to provide an adjustable leg rest of the aforementioned character which will be comparatively simple in construction, strong, durable, compact, comfortable and which may be manufactured at low cost.

25 All of the foregoing and still further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from a study of the following specification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like characters of reference 20 designate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a view in side elevation of a leg rest constructed in accordance with the present invention, showing the device in use.

5 Figure 2 is a cross sectional view, taken substantially on the line 2-2 of Figure 1, showing the leg rest constituting the present invention in front elevation.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view through 30 the device, taken substantially on the line 3-3 of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a sectional view, taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a cross sectional view, taken sub- 35 stantially on the line 5-5 of Figure 3.

Figure 6 is a detail view in perspective of the base.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, it will be seen that the embodiment of the, invention 40 which has been illustrated comprises an elongated base of suitable metal which is designated generally by the reference numeral I. The base I includes a bar 2 having a longitudinal slot 3 therein. Depending from the ends of the bar 2 5 are integral supporting legs 4 which terminate, at their lower ends, in outturned, apertured feet 5 which are adapted to be secured to the floor 6 of the automobile body 1 adjacent the front of the drivers seat 8. It may be well to here state that 5 the device is positioned to receive the right leg of the operator of the vehicle, with which leg the accelerator pedal is usually actuated.

Detachably and adjustably mounted on the base I is a metallic bracket which is designated 55 generally by the reference numeral 9. The bracket 9 comprises-a bar It which is-mounted for longitudinal adjustment on the base I through the mediumof bolts II, the slot 3 accommodating said bolts. Rising from an intermediate portion or the bar III is angular, inclined arm I2. Rising from the rear end portion of the bar I0 is a comparativeiy long, inclined arm I3. The arms I2 and I3 are provided with spaced openings, as

at I4.

Adjustably-mounted on the bracket 9 is what 1 may be referred'to as a leg receiving platform which is designated generally by the reference numeral I5. The platform I5 comprises a metallic plate I6 of angular cross section, the flange ll of said angular plate being substantially segmental. Mounted on the plate I6, including the flange I1, is a cushion I8 of suitable resilient material, preferably sponge rubber. A cover IQ of suitable material is provided for the cushion l8 and the plate I6.

Mounted beneath the end portions of the plate I6 and depending therefrom are metallic straps 20. The straps 20 are hingedly connected to the plate I6, as at 2|. Spaced openings 22 are provided in the straps 20 for registry with the open- 25 ings I4 in the arms I2 and I3. The-registering openings I4 and 22 are for the reception of bolts 23 for adjustably securing the straps 20 to the arms I2 and I3.

It is thought that the manner in which the device functions will be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing. To install the device the base I is, of course, first secured to the floor 6 of the vehicle. The bracket 9 is then mounted on the base I but is not tightened. The platform I5 is then mounted on the bracket 9 and the straps 20 are secured in the desired adjusted position to suit the individual operator on the arms I2 and I3. The bracket 9 is then secured in adjusted position on the base I and the device is ready for use. Of course, the operator rests his right leg on the angular platform I5. It will be observed that the construction and arrangement is such that the platform is forwardly:inclined to conform substantially to the position of the operators leg when actuating the accelerator pedal of the vehicle, as at 24. The hinged connections 2I permit the platform I5 to be readily adjusted to any desired inclination. There is suflicient resiliency in the arms I2 and I3 to permit the straps 20 to be adjusted upwardly or downwardly thereon.

It is believed that the many advantages of a. leg rest for automobile drivers constructed in accordance with the present invention will be readily understood and although a preferred embodiment of the device is as illustrated and described, it is to be understood that changes in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is:

1. A leg rest for automobile drivers, comprising a bracket including comparatively long and short inclined arms, a leg supporting platform, said platform including an inclined plate of angular cross section, a cushion on said plate, metallic straps hingedly connected to the end portions of the plate and depending therefrom, means ad- Justably securing said straps to the arms for mounting the platform on the bracket, and means for securing said bracket to the floor of the vehicle.

2. A legerest for automobile drivers, comprising a base adapted to be secured to the floor of the vehicle, said base including a bar having a longitudinal slot therein and supporting legs on the ends of said bar, a bracket mounted for longi tudinal adjustment on the base, said bracket including a bar mounted on the first named bar, bolts securing the bars together, said bolts being operable in the slot, comparatively long and short, inclined arms rising from the bracket bar, an inclined leg supporting platform of angular cross section, straps hingedly connected to said platform and depending therefrom, and means adjustably connecting said straps to the arms for mounting the platform on the bracket.

WALLACE PRESTON BROOKS. 

